Etiology and treatment of achalasia in the pediatric age group.
Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am
; 11(2): 387-408, viii, 2001 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Achalasia in children bears many similarities to the disorder in adults, both in terms of clinical features and in terms of the approach to therapy. Pharmacologic management is of limited temporary benefit until more definitive therapy is undertaken. Intrasphincteric injections of botulinum toxin provides safe but short-term relief from symptoms. Based on our review of the safety and effectiveness of pneumatic dilation, we advocate this procedure as the primary form of definitive therapy for achalasia in children. In patients who do not achieve satisfactory results from a series of graduated pneumatic dilations, Heller myotomy provides safe and effective surgical treatment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Acalasia del Esófago
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
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GASTROENTEROLOGIA
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TERAPEUTICA
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos